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1.NounThe act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"Abstinence is the only 100% guaranteed contraception."
2.NounSpecifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism).
3.NounSpecifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage."Abstinence is the only 100% guaranteed contraception."
4.NounAbstention from certain foods on days of penitential observance.
5.NounThe practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.
6.NounSelf-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.
7.NounDelay of spending to accrue capital.